57: Rogue Alpha

SUNSHINE:

I have a mate.

The words kept on ringing in my mind a couple of times, giving me false hope. It was wrong of me to think that Knoxx wanted me now because from what I did earlier (the seduction I mean), I failed.

I didn't even get a kiss from him.

Dammit. I was back to being desperate for a man's validation.

"Who is your mate?" Jericho asked.

My heart hammered against my ribcage, as the other part of me wanted Knoxx to tell them the truth.

But that was one of the most impossible things to expect. Knoxx would not dare to do that. He just could not. He was embarrassed that people would laugh at him for having a mate who was his stepsister.

"Yeah, Alpha Knoxx. All the town people know is that you're unmated. Would you be willing to tell us who your mate is? I would love to meet her."

I am already in front of you, the other part of my mind said.

I gritted my teeth as my breathing became shallow.

For a moment, Knoxx and my eyes met, but he easily looked away as if he was gui